Job Title: Happy Living and Learning (HLL) Project Officer
Location: 2 Positions: Gauteng or Limpopo
Fixed term: 24 months (2 years)
Reports to: Project Manager
Travel Requirements: Travel within the province, some national
Budget Responsibilities: Own Projects only
Asset Responsibilities: Save the Children work tools, and Project related
External Representation: Regular (Some contact with ECD Sector Stakeholders)
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Implement and report on all project activities in the province, developing and maintain an implementation plan for the project; and ensuring all provincial deliverables are met.
- In line with the approved project implementation plan and the budget, develop the monthly project plans and monthly progress report
- Conduct assessment of ECD sites, and assist in the identification of skill and resource gaps
- Initiate and engage with local relevant ECD forums and local communities
- Develop and maintain key government stakeholder relationships
- Schedule and implement training workshops and provide follow-up support to the ECD practitioners, staff and caregivers
- Assist in the development and revision of training materials
- Conduct basic assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes
- Mentor ECD staff in classroom practices and implementation of new skills & knowledge
- In collaboration with M& E staff, develop monitoring plans for effective delivery of training in the province
- Draft reports on training for inclusion in donor reports
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
- Excellent organisational and co-ordination skills
- Capacity building including facilitation, training and mentoring skills
- Ability to work as part of team;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Demonstrate ability to form good relationships and work well with District and local level government, NGO partners and key community stakeholders;
- Demonstrate skills and proficiency in Microsoft office (word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Sound work ethics; and ability to work independently;
- Analytical skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Innovative and dynamic;
- Passion for the well-being of others, especially children
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant Education or Social Science field;
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in Education Sector (preferred experience of working with ECD Practitioners and ECD centres within communities);
- Grade 12 proficiency with English and one other relevant local language;
- Experience working within an NGO;
- Current Driving licence
To apply
Interested parties should submit their CV with a 1-page cover letter including the expected remuneration per month.
Applications Deadline: 28th August 2020
All applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]
Please ensure that the subject line states: HILL Project Officer PO01 Application
Should you not hear from us after two weeks from the closing date consider your application unsuccessful.